Synopses & Reviews
One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. andlt;BRandgt;"Somebody loves you," the note says. andlt;BRandgt;"Somebody loves me!" Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room. "Somebody loves me!" Mr. Hatch whistles as he does his errands in town. "But who," Mr. Hatch wonders, "could that somebody be?" andlt;BRandgt;After some time, Mr. Hatch discovers just who his secret admirer is and, in doing so, enjoys the biggest surprise of his life!
Review
"A charming book with a real plot."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Eileen Spinelliandlt;/Bandgt; is no stranger to the Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers list. Since her debut in 1991 with andlt;Iandgt;Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch,andlt;/Iandgt; an IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and Christopher Award winner, she has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the best-selling andlt;Iandgt;When Mama Comes Home Tonight,andlt;/Iandgt; and the critically acclaimed andlt;Iandgt;Sophie's Masterpiece.andlt;/Iandgt; Eileen lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania.